Landis, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Landis, Rowan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Landis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 215 days in the Rowan forecast zone and Rowan County — the most common reported hazard around Landis, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 215 | Mar 2026 | Jul 21, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2024 | Aug 16, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Jan 2022 | Mar 3, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2025 | Apr 10, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2005 | Dec 15, 2005 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Jan 4, 2002 · 1 death |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Rowan forecast zone and Rowan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Landis get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Landis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Concord weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Landis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 102 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Landis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 104 mi north | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 114 mi south-southwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Landis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Landis, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 7, 1998.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Landis's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Landis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Landis, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 102 miles west-southwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Landis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Landis the lowest scan from KGSP is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Landis free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Landis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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